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ODESSA, Fla.—Practical Systems, Inc. (PSI) is releasing the new Purity
Polish Pad. Purity is an environmentally friendly polish pad that uses
natural rubber, less dyes and new manufacturing technologies that keep
slurries cleaner and reduce polish carry out, according to PSI.
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CUMMING, Ga.—As a result of a new partnership between Briot USA and lens
supplier Optimus, Briot is offering free Optimus lens packages in
conjunction with its edgers.
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SAN DIEGO—Carl Zeiss Vision has announced that US Optical of East
Syracuse, N.Y., is now fully certified to manufacture Carl Zeiss
Vision’s full line of customized free-form and single vision lenses
using the lens manufacturer’s patented back-surface application process.
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CARPENTERIA, Calif.—DAC International, based here, announced that it is
acquiring the technology for the Contamac BV Opteq System from Contamac
Ltd., based in the U.K.
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ATLANTA—Despite last year’s recession, CIBA Vision finished 2009 ahead
of the industry in terms of contact-lens sales growth and market-share
gains, according to its top executives.
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NEW YORK—Modo has introduced retro-inspired styles into their eponymous
eyewear collection.
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Geek Eywear is targeted toward those who want to make a strong statement
with their eyewear with frames that say “sexy” and “cool” in a real
stylish way.
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FAIRFIELD, N.J.—When Switch Vision launched the world's first magnetic
interchange lens system in the summer of 2009, the company's launch
collection was supported by a complete range of magnetic interchange
lenses in polarized and non-polarized general purpose lenses, specialty
lenses for popular sports and activities, sun readers and prescription
suns.
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MELVILLE, NY—Marchon has released new styles into the Emilio Pucci
eyewear collection for 2010.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky—The Kenmark Group has introduced four new optical frames
in Dana Buchman Vision.
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PLAINVIEW, N.Y.—Fusion Eyewear will be launching a new collection by
Kilsgaard Eyewear at Vision Expo in New York called After Party.
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MIAMI, Fla.—Bristol C&D is extending its Poly-B high base plus
polycarbonate product line with the introduction of a 13-base single
vision semi-finished aspheric lens.
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STRATFORD, Conn.—Optima, based here, is expanding its HyperIndex 1.74
lens line with the introduction of three new products.
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DALLAS—Essilor of America is launching a “new and improved” version of
its Crizal Alizé anti-reflective lenses, according to the company.
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RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—Altair has expanded their Altair California line
with the addition of the San Francisco collection, including six styles
inspired by the “City by the Bay.”
Posted: 3/1/2010 12:12 AM
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TOKYO—Hoya Corp. announced financial results for the third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009.
Posted: 3/1/2010 12:11 AM
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SOMERVILLE, N.J.—Viva International Group has presented the latest
styles from Gant Eyewear for men and women which take its inspiration
from Italy.
Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM
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MILAN—The Marcolin Group S.p.A. (MCL-IT) and Tom Ford International have announced the automatic renewal of their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of optical frames and sunglasses under the Tom Ford brand.
Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM
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LOS ANGELES—REM has introduced a new Converse eyewear collection named
Backstage in reference to the contemporary brand’s cool audience.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Services were held here for Alan J. Shapiro, founder and president of Europa Eyewear, 64, who passed away here on Feb. 12 after a sudden heart attack.
Posted: 3/1/2010 12:04 AM
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MINNEAPOLIS—Walman Optical has entered into a license agreement with the
Callaway Golf Company to promote the Callaway Sunwear collection
featuring the technologically advanced Neox Transitions SolFX outdoor
lenses.
Posted: 3/1/2010 12:02 AM
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AUSTIN, Texas—Eyecare providers will now be able to order Luxottica Group products on the VisionWeb portal per a new arrangement which adds Luxottica’s portfolio of brands to the VisionWeb network and also adds new functionality to the VisionWeb frames ordering service.
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NEW YORK—Four hundred million Facebook users. An estimated 18 million Twitter users. Plus “recommenders” spiraling conversations, and mixing business and social priorities via Digg, Yelp, LinkedIn, Flickr and hosts of other sites.
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INNISBROOK, Fla.—Transitions Optical announced plans to expand the scope of its Transitions Championship golf tournament with new elements that focus attention of the connection between healthy sight and optimum sports performances.
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